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Lectionary reflections for Sunday 26th July 2020

17th Sunday on Ordinary Time. Year A.                                                    Lectionary Readings: 1 Kings 3 v5-12.                                 The Lord makes Solomon wise. Romans 8 v26-39.                              God’s love for us. Matthew 13 v31-33, 44-52.               New and old treasures. Wisdom and Understanding- God’s gifts to his people. Solomon asks God for wisdom to help him in his role as…

“The Wisdom of God – Day 1”

Thought of the day – Tuesday 21st July 2020 Proverbs 8:22-36                 “The Lord possessed me at the beginning of His way,Before His works of old.I have been established from everlasting,From the beginning, before there was ever an earth.When there were no depths I was brought forth,When there were no fountains abounding with water,Before the mountains…

“God’s Recipe”

“Have you read about the instant cake mix that was a flop? The instructions said that all you had to do was add water and bake. The company couldn’t understand why it didn’t sell—until their research discovered that the buying public felt uneasy about a mix that required only water. Apparently people thought it was…

Joan’s Jottings for 18th July

The circuit online Arts and Crafts Exhibition is up for you to view. The exhibition is in two parts. The first part is a short two-minute video with an overview of the entries that were submitted. The second part consists of eight galleries of photos depicting the 264 entries. We hope you take the time to enjoy the show!

“Be Unapologetic”

Thought for the day – Saturday 28th July 2020 Fear seems to be one of the emotions that is driving behaviours and moods as we are still in the throes of Covid-19.  From the beginning of lockdown, we have been taught to be wary, even anxious as political leaders have exhorted us all to exercise…

“Psalm 119”

Thought for the day – Friday 17th July 2020 Bible reading : Psalm 119 verses 14 – 1“I will call with all my heart, answer me, O Lord, and I will obey your decrees. I call out to you: save me and I will keep your statutes. I rise before dawn and cry for help;…